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Grýla

Reykjavík Area, IcelandNear-boiling water

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GeyserReykjavík Area

Grýla

Reykjavík Area, IcelandNear-boiling water

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Map of Grýla

Grýla is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.0150°N, 21.1925°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 1 (Hellisheiði til vesturs)
Off the main road: 1.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Hveragerði — 1.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 39 km in a straight line
What else is close: 267 mapped places within 20 km

Grýla weather and conditions

At Grýla in Reykjavik, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:45 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 1°C), clear, wind 5 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 06:05, sunset 20:45). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Reykjavík South Coast West North East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Grýla

Free cancellation

Small groups

Lagoons & spa

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

So often our customers ask for something different.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

Duration11 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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323.999 ISK

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Photos & videos

Grýla — photo by Thorsteinn1996 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Thorsteinn1996 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Is it safe to visit Grýla?

Yes, from behind the marked barriers. The water and ground around Grýla are near boiling (around 80–100 °C), and the crust can be thin — people have been badly scalded stepping off the paths. Stay on the marked walkways, keep children and dogs close, and never touch the water.

How do I get to Grýla?

Grýla is in Reykjavík Area. Check live road and weather conditions on this page before you drive — winter storms can make access roads hazardous.

When is the best time to visit Grýla?

Grýla is open and free year-round. Geothermal areas are active in every season; check live road and weather conditions before you drive, especially in winter.

Does Grýla cost anything to visit?

Grýla is free and open year-round. Some geothermal areas have paid parking — check locally. Conditions change with weather, so plan around the forecast.

Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Reykjafoss

1.5 km·~2 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Djúpagilsfoss

2.8 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Helgufoss

24 km·~29 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Urriðafoss

27 km·~33 min drive

Urriðafoss is a waterfall located in the river Þjórsá in southwest Iceland. With a flow…

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Grýla

50 m

Geothermal spot

#2.Leirgerður

1.1 km·~1 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus

1.6 km·~2 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Reykjadalur Thermal River

1.6 km·~2 min drive

Hot river reached by 3km hike from Hveragerði. Valley full of steam, river runs warm -…

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Hveragerði - Reykjamörk

1.9 km·~2 min drive

The camp site in the village Hveragerði is located close to the center of the village.…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið Í Hveragerði

1.9 km·~2 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#3.Tjaldsvæðið í Þrastaskógi

11 km·~13 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

#4.Þrastalundur

11 km·~13 min drive

Þrastalundur Camping in Golden Circle

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

2.2 km·~3 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

13 km·~15 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

13 km·~15 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup Sérvara

14 km·~16 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Hveragerði

2.1 km·~3 min drive

N1 · 306.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Selfoss

12 km·~14 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Eyrarbakki

17 km·~21 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Þorlákshöfn

20 km·~24 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

#2.A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

8 hours

So often our customers ask for something different.

from 195.000 ISKView tour →

#3.A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

11 hours

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

from 323.999 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Reykjavík Area

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Thorsteinn1996 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community